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(The Count of Monte Cristo) The Count of Monte Christo. Being a Sequel to "The Chateau D'If
by Dumas, Alexandre
- Used
- near fine
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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Portland, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
Belfast, Ireland: Simms and McIntyre, 1846. First English Language Edition. Near Fine. First English language edition of The Count of Monte Cristo, preceding the slightly more common London edition of Chapman & Hall with an anonymous translator. Also the first Irish edition. Bound in 19th century half calf over marbled boards, without half title and with spine rebacked. Near Fine with bindings rubbed, owner name to title page in both volumes; a repaired tear to a preliminary blank sheet in Volume II, page 11 with a tear and slight loss. A rare, attractive example of the classic French adventure novel.
Details
- Bookseller
- Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 140942959
- Title
- (The Count of Monte Cristo) The Count of Monte Christo. Being a Sequel to "The Chateau D'If
- Author
- Dumas, Alexandre
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First English Language Edition
- Publisher
- Simms and McIntyre
- Place of Publication
- Belfast, Ireland
- Date Published
- 1846
- Keywords
- first Irish edition, parlour novels, alexander
- Bookseller catalogs
- Literature;
Terms of Sale
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Biblio member since 2010
Portland, Oregon
About Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Burnside Rare Books specializes in literary first editions and works of cultural and historic significance. We are located in Portland, Oregon and welcome visitors by appointment.
Glossary
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- Half Title
- The blank front page which appears just prior to the title page, and typically contains only the title of the book, although, at...
- Marbled boards
- ...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Title Page
- A page at the front of a book which may contain the title of the book, any subtitles, the authors, contributors, editors, the...
- Calf
- Calf or calf hide is a common form of leather binding. Calf binding is naturally a light brown but there are ways to treat the...
- Rebacked
- having had the material covering the spine replaced. ...
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